Brandi Starr is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. She is currently with Empower Advisory Group and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers as a group leader for a financial freedom class at Grace Family Church, focusing on budgeting, saving, and spending goals. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain retail brokerage clients. The firm offers integrated services tied to Empower’s administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing through proprietary and third-party planning methodologies.

David Maus is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Raymond James and INVEST Financial Corp. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of more than 400 independent representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Paul Gardner is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.W. Cole Advisors since 2019, with prior roles at GF Investment Services LLC and Global Financial Private Capital, LLC. Gardner is also a sole proprietor of a personal real estate business in Sarasota, Florida. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisors providing fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to third-party manager platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management using a mix of fundamental and technical strategies and digital advice solutions.

Jack Bell is a CFP® with 14 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. He has previously worked at firms including Truist Investment Services, BB&T, and Merrill. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice within the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, delivering annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s proprietary research tools and asset allocation models. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not directly charge clients fees for its advisory services.

John Sebastian is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is president and owner of American Financial Group Limited, Inc., an independent insurance sales business. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Brooks Cluxton is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. He has held roles at Mosaic Wealth Management Group and J.W. Cole Financial, and has previous experience in educational and insurance settings. Outside of his advisory work, Cluxton serves as a head JV basketball coach. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, and access to various managed account solutions, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Malcolm Mckay is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Jonathan Roberts Advisory Group, Inc. and J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. since 2010. Outside of advising, he is also a musician and serves as vice president of Kingdom Business Alliance, a non-investment-related organization. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Karen Roberts is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 65 and 63 licenses, with 34 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she owns KRoberts University, which offers books and online courses, and consults on estate planning services through a separate business. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisers and provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, digital advice, and third-party managers.

Michael Fels is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.W. Cole Advisors since 2018, with prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is president of Fels Wealth Management and Fels Wealth Management & Family Office, where he is involved in wealth management and fixed insurance sales. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Ryan Dixon is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ballast Wealth Partners and Harwood Advisory Group prior to his current roles. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales conducted at his branch location. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and services, along with operational, compliance, and practice-management support, while allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction and access to model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Victor Vega III is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 65 credential and new to the industry with less than one year of experience. Prior to joining J. W. Cole Advisors, he worked in various roles including at Boatman & Bryant CPAs, PLLC as a staff accountant assisting clients with tax filings. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved with a CPA firm providing tax-related services. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, managed account solutions, and digital advice, with investment decisions implemented on either a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Alejandro Lofaso is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with J. W. Cole Advisors since 2017 and is also involved in Medicare consulting as a Senior Needs Advisor. Additionally, Lofaso serves as CEO of Lofaso Group, Inc., which operates as a financial advisory practice and insurance business. J. W. Cole Advisors operates through a large network of independent advisers, providing fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and third-party manager platforms to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers both transaction-based and wrap managed program options and uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis along with digital advice solutions.

Patricia Delgado is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Fifth Third Bank, Chase Bank, and MC Solar, as well as employment at the University of South Florida. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services, offering access to the Passageway Managed Account Program with multiple portfolio management options and risk-based program selection.

Traci Riggs is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. and holds a Series 66 designation. She has two years of industry experience, including time with J.W. Cole Financial, Inc., and a background working in education within school districts. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies and provides access to various digital advice platforms and third-party managers.

Mathew Tomlin is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Steward Partners Investment Solutions and Raymond James, as well as service in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions.

John Pharr Jr. is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. based in Tampa, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisors since 2016 and also manages his own CPA practice, John Pharr CPA LLC, which provides tax consulting and small business advisory services. Additionally, he holds an officer position at Electronic Display Networks Inc. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to third-party manager platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and digital advice solutions, and it is affiliated with a broker-dealer under an expense-sharing arrangement.

Jonathan Valdez is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and invests in mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Mark Pinardi is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes 13 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions.

Tyler Pendyck is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL. He holds the Series 66 designation and entered the industry in 2026. Prior to his current role, Tyler was associated with Northwestern Mutual and has experience running Pendyck Innovations LLC. J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. operates a large network of independent advisers, providing fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers both transaction-based and wrap managed program options and uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, model or manager-based strategies, as well as digital advice platforms.

Richard Dunsford is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2018, following 12 years at Invest Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent involved in the sale of fixed life and annuity products. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, and access to various managed account solutions, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.